Wellness
Self-Esteem Is a Beautiful Gift to Give
Paramedical makeup artists use special techniques and cosmetics to help clients camouflage hair loss, skin flaws, and nail deformities.
Damage to Matrix Can Permanently Deform Nail
The only way wearing acrylics could have contributed to the damage is by rough manicuring.
Clients And Technicians Can Live With Contact Dermatitis
Does red, rough skin, small blisters, and separated nails sound familiar? What you may be calling a fungal infection could be an allergy to nail products.
Should You Switch to Formaldehyde-Free Nail Products?
Several years ago nail technicians expressed concern about the use of formaldehyde in nail polish and nail treatments because it is a know skin irritant and some people are allergic to it. However, I suspect that less than 1/10,000 of human exposure to formaldehyde comes from nail products.
Pedicures for Athletic Feet
Clients “on the run” need a different kind of foot care than the average client. Learn to recognize signs of diseases and disorders common to athletes so that you can service them better.
Do Glass Bead Sterilizers Really Work?
While glass bead sterilizers shouldn’t be your only method of disinfection, they can be used for extra assurance.
The Nail Doctor: Some Clients Shouldn’t Wear Acrylics
I allow most patients I treat for nail disorders to keep their acrylics while undergoing therapy unless wearing them would be detrimental to their recovery.
Don't Stress Out: Controlling Stress for a Happy Workplace
Take control of stressful situations by managing your mood and emotions instead of letting them manage you.
What Do EPA Registration and FDA Approval Really Mean?
The EPA and FDA play important roles in monitoring chemical use in the United States, but they may not offer as much protection as you think.
The Working Woman's Balancing Act
Share, don’t shoulder, the burdens of raising your family to carve out more personal time and increase the quality of your life.
How Safe Is Wearing Contact Lenses in the Salon?
Professionals disagree on the safety of contact lenses in the salon, but technicians need to be aware of the proper care and potential hazards of contacts.
Hand Eczema Induces Nail Changes
Eczema is so common that you probably have several current clients who have it.
Onychogryphosis Can Be Helped in the Salon
In onychogryphosis there is a rams horn-shaped deformity of the nail.
The Complete Guide to Ventialtion & Indoor Air Quality Control
Finding the right system for your salon is an exhausting process—But the result is clean salon air and comfortable and safe salon workers.
Will Doing Nails Hurt My Baby?
If the volume of mail we receive from mothers-to-be is a fair gauge, there is growing concern among nail technicians that their health and livelihood may be at stake by working with salon chemicals.
Ingrown Nails Are Preventable
Ingrown nails are most common on the big toes because people wear tight shoes that press on the skin around the big toe, jamming it into the side of the nail.
Ask the Nail Doctor: Nail Separation
The nail is an amazing structure, and a healthy nail is too hard and too dry for bacteria to invade.